The Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) Scoring - Dentures
OHAT Scoring Instructions
0 = HealthyNo broken areas or teeth, |
1 = Changes1 broken area/tooth or |
2 = UnhealthyMore than 1 broken |
|---|---|---|
Intact, named denture |
1 broken area on partial denture |
2 broken teeth in |
Intact, named denture |
Unnamed lower denture |
Denture loose and |
OHAT Practice Quiz
Practice using the Oral Health Assessment Tool by selecting the appropriate score for Mr. Johnson, who has no upper or lower dentures.
| Category | 0 = Healthy | 1 = Changes | 2 = Unhealthy | Category Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentures Yes/No |
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| 1 broken area/tooth or dentures only worn for 1-2 hrs daily, or dentures not named, or loose |
For both natural teeth and dentures, circle if present (Yes) or not present (No). If not present, then you do not need to complete any scores for that category, so write “0” in the corresponding category score box.
A score of 1 should be referred to a dentist.
OHAT Practice Answer
| Category | Observation | Our Score |
|---|---|---|
| Dentures Present: No |
No dentures to assess | 0 |
Oral Hygiene Care Plan (Chalmers, 2004 for use by the Iowa Geriatric Education Center; reviewed by Marchini, 2016; Review 2023)